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LEVELLAND – Matthew Race was selected 2014 President’s Student of the Year at South Plains College during the Student Awards Assembly held Thursday (May 1) in the Texan Dome.

The President’s Student of the Year is given to honor a sophomore student who exemplifies excellence in academics, socially and has contributed most to the SPC campus environment.

Race is listed on the President’s List for fall 2012, spring 2013, fall 2013 and spring 2014. He was named 2013 Outstanding Engineering Scholar. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa; a College Aerospace Scholar; a Math and Engineering Scholar Assistant; a Math Tutor; President of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Club; a Campus Ambassador, a member and treasurer for the Ballroom Dance Team; and serves on the Baptist Student Ministry Leadership Council.

He is the son of Karl and Sharon Race of Levelland. He is currently pursuing a Pre-Engineering degree. After graduating from SPC, Race plans to attend Texas Tech University in the fall to complete his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

PRESIDENT’S HONOR – Matthew Race, left, was presented the 2014 President’s Student of the Year Award during the Student Awards Assembly held Thursday in the Texan Dome. He is congratulated by Dr. Kelvin Sharp, President of South Plains College. (SPC Photo/Wes Underwood)

South Plains College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,

disability or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Vice President for Student Affairs, South Plains College1401 College Avenue, Box 5, Levelland, TX 79336, 806-894-9611